Internal Security Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Money Laundering and its Prevention

Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10

FIU mandates stringent KYC norms for crypto exchanges: selfie verification, geo-tagging, and PAN to combat money laundering.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Money Laundering and its Prevention

12 Jan, 2026

Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10

FIU mandates stringent KYC norms for crypto exchanges: selfie verification, geo-tagging, and PAN to combat money laundering.

12 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

12 Jan, 2026

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

12 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

12 Jan, 2026

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

Amit Shah launches NIDMS, a national database of bomb blasts since 1999, enhancing terror investigation with AI-driven analysis.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

10 Jan, 2026

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

Amit Shah launches NIDMS, a national database of bomb blasts since 1999, enhancing terror investigation with AI-driven analysis.

10 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

Enforcement directives, Pg6

ED raids on I-PAC spark political row; Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP vendetta before West Bengal elections.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

10 Jan, 2026

Enforcement directives, Pg6

ED raids on I-PAC spark political row; Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP vendetta before West Bengal elections.

10 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

DRDO conducts key test for hypersonic missile programme, Pg10

DRDO achieves milestone with 12-minute scramjet combustor test, advancing India's hypersonic missile program and joining global technology leaders.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

10 Jan, 2026

DRDO conducts key test for hypersonic missile programme, Pg10

DRDO achieves milestone with 12-minute scramjet combustor test, advancing India's hypersonic missile program and joining global technology leaders.

10 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

In missile tech milestone, Scramjet combustor achieves run time of over 12 minutes, Pg8

DRDO achieves 12-minute Scramjet combustor test, a milestone for hypersonic missile technology, positioning India in advanced aerospace capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

10 Jan, 2026

In missile tech milestone, Scramjet combustor achieves run time of over 12 minutes, Pg8

DRDO achieves 12-minute Scramjet combustor test, a milestone for hypersonic missile technology, positioning India in advanced aerospace capabilities.

10 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Shah launches platform to analyse IED blast data, Pg5

Amit Shah launches NIDMS, AI-powered platform for IED blast data analysis, enhancing counter-terrorism efforts and inter-agency coordination nationwide.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

10 Jan, 2026

Shah launches platform to analyse IED blast data, Pg5

Amit Shah launches NIDMS, AI-powered platform for IED blast data analysis, enhancing counter-terrorism efforts and inter-agency coordination nationwide.

10 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

RBI urges collaborative development of AI tools to combat rising digital fraud, focusing on mule account detection and pre-emptive measures.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

10 Jan, 2026

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

RBI urges collaborative development of AI tools to combat rising digital fraud, focusing on mule account detection and pre-emptive measures.

10 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Government Budgeting Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Lutnick's deal timeline collides with Op Sindoor, Trump's 'ceasefire' claim, Pg1

US trade deal timeline coincides with 'Op Sindoor' and Trump's ceasefire claim, impacting India-US-Pakistan relations.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Government Budgeting Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

10 Jan, 2026

Lutnick's deal timeline collides with Op Sindoor, Trump's 'ceasefire' claim, Pg1

US trade deal timeline coincides with 'Op Sindoor' and Trump's ceasefire claim, impacting India-US-Pakistan relations.

10 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Money Laundering and its Prevention

Hoisting Russian flags and seeking protection, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light, Pg14

Sanctioned oil tankers increasingly seek Russian flags for protection amidst rising enforcement, escalating geopolitical tensions and risking retaliation.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Role of External State and Non State Actors Money Laundering and its Prevention

9 Jan, 2026

Hoisting Russian flags and seeking protection, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light, Pg14

Sanctioned oil tankers increasingly seek Russian flags for protection amidst rising enforcement, escalating geopolitical tensions and risking retaliation.

9 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

8 Jan, 2026

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

8 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Government rebukes X over Grok AI's objectionable content generation, demands stricter safeguards and technical explanations for non-consensual images.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

8 Jan, 2026

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Government rebukes X over Grok AI's objectionable content generation, demands stricter safeguards and technical explanations for non-consensual images.

8 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

'The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC and unsettled borders as a pressure point against us' (FORMER INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA UNPACKS THE COMPLEX BOUNDARY DISPUTE), Pg13

Ex-Ambassador unveils China's LAC ambiguity strategy, pressuring India with unsettled borders and Arunachal claims, risking renewed conflict.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

7 Jan, 2026

'The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC and unsettled borders as a pressure point against us' (FORMER INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA UNPACKS THE COMPLEX BOUNDARY DISPUTE), Pg13

Ex-Ambassador unveils China's LAC ambiguity strategy, pressuring India with unsettled borders and Arunachal claims, risking renewed conflict.

7 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of External State and Non State Actors

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's definition of terrorism has been ever-widening through incremental and bipartisan amendments, raising concerns about its misuse and impact on civil liberties.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of External State and Non State Actors

7 Jan, 2026

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's definition of terrorism has been ever-widening through incremental and bipartisan amendments, raising concerns about its misuse and impact on civil liberties.

7 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

On misuse of AI tools, Big Tech can’t pass buck, Pg10

AI misuse on X sparks global outrage; Indian government warns of IT rule violations and demands stricter safeguards.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

7 Jan, 2026

On misuse of AI tools, Big Tech can’t pass buck, Pg10

AI misuse on X sparks global outrage; Indian government warns of IT rule violations and demands stricter safeguards.

7 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, emphasizes 'central role' in violence.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

6 Jan, 2026

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, emphasizes 'central role' in violence.

6 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

A ‘terrorist act’ is not just finale, but culmination of conspiratorial activities: SC, Pg13

Supreme Court broadens definition of 'terrorist act' under UAPA to include preparatory activities and conspiracies, impacting bail provisions.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

6 Jan, 2026

A ‘terrorist act’ is not just finale, but culmination of conspiratorial activities: SC, Pg13

Supreme Court broadens definition of 'terrorist act' under UAPA to include preparatory activities and conspiracies, impacting bail provisions.

6 Jan, 2026

Internal Security

Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10

Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

​Enforcement directives, Pg6

​Enforcement directives, Pg6

DRDO conducts key test for hypersonic missile programme, Pg10

DRDO conducts key test for hypersonic missile programme, Pg10

In missile tech milestone, Scramjet combustor achieves run time of over 12 minutes, Pg8

In missile tech milestone, Scramjet combustor achieves run time of over 12 minutes, Pg8

Shah launches platform to analyse IED blast data, Pg5

Shah launches platform to analyse IED blast data, Pg5

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

Lutnick's deal timeline collides with Op Sindoor, Trump's 'ceasefire' claim, Pg1

Lutnick's deal timeline collides with Op Sindoor, Trump's 'ceasefire' claim, Pg1

Hoisting Russian flags and seeking protection, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light, Pg14

Hoisting Russian flags and seeking protection, ‘shadow fleet’ edges into the light, Pg14

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

'The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC and unsettled borders as a pressure point against us' (FORMER INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA UNPACKS THE COMPLEX BOUNDARY DISPUTE), Pg13

'The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC and unsettled borders as a pressure point against us' (FORMER INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA UNPACKS THE COMPLEX BOUNDARY DISPUTE), Pg13

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

On misuse of AI tools, Big Tech can’t pass buck, Pg10

On misuse of AI tools, Big Tech can’t pass buck, Pg10

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

A ‘terrorist act’ is not just finale, but culmination of conspiratorial activities: SC, Pg13

A ‘terrorist act’ is not just finale, but culmination of conspiratorial activities: SC, Pg13

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